How to Pronounce Garnish

To pronounce "garnish", say GARN-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “garnish”

"garnish" has 2 syllables: garn-ish. It rhymes with tarnish and varnish, if that helps it stick.

What does garnish mean?

noun

  1. A set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types.
  2. Pewter vessels in general.

verb

  1. To decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish.
  2. To ornament with something placed around it.

    “a dish garnished with parsley”

Synonyms

decorationornament

Words that rhyme with garnish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tarnishvarnishbarnishharnischharnish

Related words

dresstrimdecorationornamentdecoratingliningclotheupholstery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "garnish"?▾

"Garnish" has 2 syllables: garn · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "garnish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "garnish" is /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/.

What does "garnish" mean?▾

Garnish: A set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types.

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